2017

Whether you are new in town or simply need to find a new doctor, the choices can seem overwhelming. The process of interviewing doctors has lead many people to simply pick a name off of the list providers that accept their insurance, but this isn't the best way to choose a family doctor. The following tips can give you a few more things to consider as you check out the doctors in your provider network:
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When you suffer from diarrhea, you likely know that it might be the result of a bug or something that you ate, and you can proceed accordingly. A child with diarrhea, however, can be highly upset by what is going on — especially if he or she has made an accident in his or her pants. While you can't likely assess the probable reason for the diarrhea, you can deal with this situation in a number of constructive ways.
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When it comes to exercise, it's easy to assume that because it's good for you, the more you can do, the better. While it's certainly true that a lifestyle full of exercise is beneficial for your emotional and physical health, there are times that you can actually exercise too much. Even if you're in hurry to reach your health goals — for example, to lose weight — through exercise, you'll often find that being more moderate in your approach won't lead to the following unfavorable results.
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Seniors experiencing dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and other memory issues often feel a significant amount of confusion and anxiety as a direct result of their condition. Although medical science has yet to find an effective way of reversing memory loss, strategies exist for helping lessen these negative emotions that frequently accompany memory disorders. Following are several ways that you can help your senior loved one live his or her best possible life while residing in a memory care facility.
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If you've been battling a clinical dependence on prescription opiates, or have turned to heroin to cope with chronic pain and withdrawal symptoms once your prescription can no longer be refilled, you may be wondering whether you have any options short of an inevitable overdose or death. While suboxone has been a saving grace for many who have struggled with heroin or opiate addiction, it's not right for everyone, and there are some factors you'll want to consider carefully before pursuing this treatment option.
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About Me

I love playing sports in my spare time. Over the years, I've pulled muscles in my lower back. If I'm not careful, it's easy to pull those same muscles when I slide home or dive to catch a pass.
One thing that helps me is using alternative medicine for my aches and pains. For my back pain, I've found acupuncture to be effective. Even after one session, the muscles start to relax and I can rest much easier.
If you deal with back or some other kind of ongoing pain, let me tell you more about alternative treatments. One of them may be just what you need to start feeling better a little faster.